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University of California, Los Angeles

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Scholarship available

#45

QS Rank

$30,000

Tuition/yr

About University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA is a leading public research university consistently ranked among the best globally. Located in Los Angeles, one of the world's major cultural and entertainment hubs, UCLA offers exceptional programs across engineering, business (Anderson), medicine, and sciences. The university combines rigorous academics with a vibrant campus culture and diverse student body. Los Angeles provides unparalleled internship opportunities across entertainment, technology, healthcare, and aerospace industries. UCLA's location, excellent faculty, and strong alumni network make it highly attractive for ambitious international students seeking highly ranked education and career prospects.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#45
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#13
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#12
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#15

Campus & Location

Province

CA

Campus setting

Urban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,600–2,800/mo | Food: USD 450–700/mo | Major US city; high cost but strong entertainment, tech, and healthcare job markets.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Programs(3)

Master of Applied Statistics

Statistics Department

Data Science & Analytics
Master's~$16k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3+fallPGWP

UCLA Anderson MBA

Anderson School of Management

Business & Management
MBA~$66k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+fall

Master of Science — Computer Science

Samueli School of Engineering

Computer Science & IT
Master's~$18k/yr2 yrIELTS 7+GPA 3.3+fallPGWP

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Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.ucla.edu. Information may change — verify with University of California, Los Angeles’s official website before applying.